January 6, 2009

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Teens Divulge Risky Behavior on Social Networking Sites

January 5, 2009 - 8:44pm

MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- More than half of teens who use the social networking site MySpace have posted information about sexual behavior, substance abuse or violence, new research ... Read more

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Viagra May Shield Heart From Blood Pressure Damage

Viagra May Shield Heart From Blood Pressure Damage

January 5, 2009 - 5:40pm

MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Tests in mouse hearts show that sildenafil, the key ingredient in Viagra, may shield hearts from damage caused by high blood pressure, a new study suggests.

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Car Key Device Jams Teens' Cell Phones

Car Key Device Jams Teens' Cell Phones

January 5, 2009 - 5:38pm

MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- A car key that prevents teens from talking on cell phones or text messaging while driving has been developed by University of Utah researchers.

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Obesity Linked to Ovarian Cancer

Obesity Linked to Ovarian Cancer

January 5, 2009 - 4:25pm

MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Obese postmenopausal women who have never used hormone replacement therapy may face an increased risk of ovarian cancer, compared to normal-weight women, a new study suggests.

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Gastric Bypass Halts Diabetes in Obese Teens

Gastric Bypass Halts Diabetes in Obese Teens

January 5, 2009 - 2:21pm

MONDAY, Dec. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Obese teenagers who have gastric bypass surgery not only lose weight but see their type 2 diabetes disappear, a new study finds.

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Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes

Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes

January 5, 2009 - 2:19pm

MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- More and more people with diabetes are living to older ages, thanks to medical advances.

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Winter Is Tough on Feet

Winter Is Tough on Feet

January 5, 2009 - 2:17pm

MONDAY, Jan.

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Janice Taylor: Dear Oprah, Why Do YOU Want to Be Fat?

Written by Jtaylor on January 5, 2009 - 1:53pm

Dear Oprah, I am excited that you are launching your "Best Life" series this week. I have 'inked' your various shows and webinars on my calendar and plan to have pen and paper at hand to take notes.

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Roni's Weigh: Helpful Weight Loss And Diet Tips

Written by Ronis Weigh on January 5, 2009 - 1:41pm

I have been a dieter for as long as I can remember. Why did it take me so long to figure it out? What made me successful this time around? Why did I fail so much in the past?

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Dr. Gurley: Five Things to Do For Your Health in January

Written by Dr. Jan Gurley on January 5, 2009 - 11:42am

Health is the catchword for January. Articles and ads exhort us to live healthier, make changes, do more.

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Tykia Murray: Understanding Multiple Sclerosis From A Medical Perspective And A Daughter's Perspective, Part 2

While visiting my mother on Christmas, she informed me she was no longer taking medicine for her Multiple Sclerosis. She cited the pain of the daily injection of Copaxone as her reason for discontinuing its use...

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Health Events

A Day of Hope: Restoring Fertility Naturally

Provided by Integrative Wellness Center

Learn how Chinese medicine supports fertility and health at this unique seminar.

When:
January 17, 2009, 09:00AM - 03:00PM
Where:
14362 Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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